Frost Dates for Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA
Based on data from Renton Muni AP weather station, 6 miles away
Elevation: 784 ft
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
March 13
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
November 16
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
March 22
First Fall Frost
November 7
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 13
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 6
Growing Season
248 Days
March 13 to November 16
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 8b
Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csb
Warm-Summer Mediterranean
Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.
Temperature
30°
50°
70°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 43° | 37° |
| February | 50° | 44° | 37° |
| March | 55° | 47° | 40° |
| April | 60° | 51° | 43° |
| May | 66° | 58° | 49° |
| June | 71° | 62° | 54° |
| July | 77° | 67° | 58° |
| August | 78° | 68° | 57° |
| September | 72° | 62° | 53° |
| October | 61° | 54° | 46° |
| November | 52° | 46° | 40° |
| December | 47° | 42° | 37° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
5.3"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 4.6 |
| February | 3.4 |
| March | 4.0 |
| April | 3.5 |
| May | 3.1 |
| June | 2.5 |
| July | 1.7 |
| August | 2.2 |
| September | 2.7 |
| October | 4.0 |
| November | 5.3 |
| December | 4.8 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 15h 46m · Shortest: 8h 14m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 39m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 35m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 44m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 24m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 35m |
| November | 7:23 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 02m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 15m |
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